Job Description

Job Description:

Company Description: 

McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway.  

McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments.  

That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.  

Check out the McDonald’s Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.  

Responsibilities

The Field Manager of Alignment and Orchestration will work with the Field Vice Presidents (FVP) as a critical organizer and gatekeeper. The successful candidate will be a charismatic networker and attuned listener with the ability to work collaboratively to manage competing priorities among stakeholder groups. A strong background in project management and experience directing organizations and programs is preferred. This person will handle a wide array of unique projects and initiatives, including all logistics, events, calendaring for the field leadership team, and coordination of strategic communications across a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.


This role will report to Field Vice President and have a dotted line to the National Chief of Staff. It will have administrative coordinators as direct reports. This role will support the Walnut Creek Field Office.

 

Primary Accountabilities:

  • Work closely with the Field Office leadership team to help communicate the strategic vision and key priorities for the organization to drive alignment, awareness, understanding, and advocacy
  • Work closely with Operator Leadership Team, Build Trust and help communicate strategic vision
  • Manage agenda and logistics for leadership meetings, and participate where appropriate
  • Reviews action items decided upon at each strategic meeting
  • Work closely with internal communications support and align and streamline all functional communications strategies
  • Lead and coordinate leadership presentations (example: Field Leadership Team, Field Alignment Council)
  • Lead the planning and execution of all major events (e.g., Field Planning Sessions, QBRs, SLT Visits, Benchmarking Trips)
  • Set objectives and agendas for each major event, including desired outputs
  • Create and maintain the calendar of Field Events to allow for feasible attendance by all major stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative, focused on results; ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and, at times, within ambiguous and undefined circumstances
  • Proven ability to exercise good judgment, handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
  • The ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while being flexible, collaborative, and deadline-driven
  • Excellent communicator with ability to adapt & simplify messaging for various audiences & levels in the organization
  • Demonstrated ability with change management, including enterprise-level communication and partner engagement
  • Ability to build trust with the Franchisees in order to establish productive work relationships
  • Ability to travel within set geography (30%)

Salary Range

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $112,860-$143,900 per year 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information: 

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.  

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. 

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. 

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. 

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